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Hibiscus syriacus

Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Connon Nursery

 

Description

Hibiscus syriacus is a deciduous shub that grows 8'-15' tall and 6'-18' wide with green leaves. It likes half to full sun and will take the heat, medium watering, and well drained loam soil.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Blue, Pink, White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio

Special Uses

Container, Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.